Conventional Generation Principal Engineer
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Job Details
- Experience
- Minimum 7 years
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with a focus on power systems or Mechanical Engineering with relevant electrical systems exposure.
- Professional Engineering (P.Eng.) license is required.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in electrical design for gas turbine, combined-cycle, CHP, or reciprocating engine power plants.
- Strong experience in power generation or industrial electrical systems engineering.
- Hands-on experience with major OEM technologies such as GE, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Solar Turbines, Wärtsilä, Caterpillar, or MAN.
- Proven knowledge of simple-cycle, combined-cycle, CHP, and RICE-based plant configurations.
- Strong understanding of electrical system design principles, safety standards, and industry regulations.
- Ability to coordinate across disciplines and lead technical discussions in complex engineering environments.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and communication skills.
- Willingness to participate in occasional travel for site support activities.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design of electrical systems for conventional thermal generation assets, including AC single line diagrams, HV/MV distribution systems, and grounding schemes.
- Select, specify, and validate electrical equipment such as transformers, switchgear, and instrumentation to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
- Oversee installation activities, factory and site acceptance testing (FAT/SAT), commissioning, start-up, and troubleshooting of electrical systems in power generation facilities.
- Ensure all electrical engineering work complies with applicable codes and safety standards, including NEC and other relevant regulations.
- Collaborate with mechanical, control, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of systems across plant components.
- Manage project execution to ensure delivery within defined quality, schedule, and budget constraints.
- Provide technical leadership and contribute to internal best practices and knowledge development within engineering teams.
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